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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
GOOD FOR EVIL, by RICHARD GARNETT (1835-1906) Poet's Biography
First Line: Hither, dear muse, I pray, and with thee bear
Last Line: Who tempts me to oblivion of thee.
Subject(s): Temptation
First Line: Hither, dear muse, I pray, and with thee bear
Last Line: Who tempts me to oblivion of thee.
Subject(s): Temptation
HITHER, dear Muse, I pray, and with thee bear
A madrigal for Melite the fair,
Evil with good repaying; for 'tis she
Who tempts me to oblivion of thee.
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